Scientology Lies
"Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious...It is corrupt, sinister and dangerous. It is corrupt because it is based on lies and deceit"
— Justice Latey, ruling in the High Court of London
I think Scientology is breaking the law and hurting people, and I want them to stop.
Questions? See the FAQ
Curious about Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Scientology celebrities, or space aliens? Want to know what Scientologists believe, why Scientologists hate psychiatry, or whether Scientology is dangerous? Wondering whether Scientologists believe in Jesus and read the Bible, who started Scientology, their attitude on drugs, or just what Scientology is? There are answers to recently-asked questions in the FAQ.
The Human Face of Scientology
Jett Travolta, the son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died suddenly on January 2, 2009. He suffered a seizure while on vacation with his parents in the Bahamas.
Our sincere condolences to his grieving family and friends.
Scientology harassed and threatened Paulette Cooper and framed her for crimes she didn't commit in retaliation for her investigative journalism.
Scientology's Fair Game Attack on Paulette Cooper
Also: Former Scientologist Susan Lentsch Still Waiting for a Visit from her Sea Org Daughter
Recent Scientology News
Scientology Link at Montessori School Alarms Parents
September 18, 2008: Some parents are upset with a study method introduced by a Montessori school in northwest Toronto, which they say has its roots in the Church of Scientology. Parents said the owner of the Bambolino Montessori Academy, a private school, told parents last week that it was introducing a new learning method called applied scholastics. Parents weren't given a choice when the dean told them they'd be implementing the study technique.
Church of Scientology Faces Fraud Trial in France
September 9, 2008: A French judge has ordered two branches of the Church of Scientology and seven of its leaders to stand trial for fraud, in the latest of a series of French legal battles against the organisation promoted by celebrities such as Tom Cruise.
DMCA Removal of Thousands of YouTube Videos - Complainant Doesn't Exist
September 9, 2008: On September 4 and 5, at least 4,000 anti-Scientology videos were removed from the video sharing website, YouTube. The videos removed were done so by a single Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice by an alleged 'rights group' called the American Rights Counsel LLC, which Wikinews has confirmed does not exist beyond the scope of those requests.
SPY VS. SCI: The Latest Scientology Protest
July 15, 2008: Anonymous protests Scientology in Portland, Oregon to raise awareness about the dirty tricks of Scientology's Guardian Office and Scientology's criminal Snow White conspiracy.
Anti-Scientology Group On Attack
June 30, 2008: The anti-Scientology group known as Anonymous says its July 12 "Spy vs. Sci" plans to demonstrate in "cities all around the world." Anonymous members - who include former Scientologists - are focusing on alleged "abuses" of the church's intelligence agency, known as the Office of Special Affairs (OSA). The group charges that critics are "targeted, harassed, threatened and intimidated in an attempt to silence or punish them."
Recent Additions
Jason Beghe and Scientology
When did Jason Beghe join Scientology? What level has Jason Beghe reached in Scientology? Has Jason Beghe received any special recognition in Scientology? Does Jason Beghe promote Scientology? Is Jason Beghe involved with any Scientology front groups?
Danny Masterson
When did Danny Masterson join Scientology? What level has Danny Masterson reached in Scientology? Has Danny Masterson received any special recognition in Scientology? Does Danny Masterson promote Scientology? Is Danny Masterson involved with any Scientology front groups?
Ethan Suplee and Scientology
When did Ethan Suplee join Scientology? What level has Ethan Suplee reached in Scientology? Has Ethan Suplee received any special recognition in Scientology? Does Ethan Suplee promote Scientology? Is Ethan Suplee involved with any Scientology front groups?
Tax Court Denies Scientology-Like Deduction for Jewish Courses
December 21, 2005: The US Tax Court rules against Michael and Maria Sklar, who were seeking the right to deduct the cost of their children's religious education, a right that the IRS grants only to Scientologists.
Sister Sites
- The Truth About Scientology offers information for Scientologists about Scientology's statistics, alterations of the tech, and management outpoints.
- The Lisa McPherson Files provides transcripts of most of the 6700 pages of evidence collected by the Clearwater Police Department in their investigation of the 1995 death of Scientologist Lisa McPherson.
- The Compleat Aberree offers the complete text of the Aberree, a funny and quirky newsletter published from 1954-1965 by one-time members of the early Dianetics movement
The Scientology Lies Site
What's at this site?
- Scientology's Lies
- Scientology is based on lies. Scientology lies to Scientologists, and Scientology lies to the rest of the world. World's fastest growing religion? 8,000,000 members? Compatible with Christianity? ALL LIES. Check out a few of Scientology's biggest whoppers.
- Scientology's Crimes
- Scientology itself, the corporation, was convicted in Canada of breach of the public trust for an organized conspiracy to break into government offices. A police investigation in Clearwater, FL - Scientology's headquarters - recommended RICO charges. High-ranking Scientologists have been convicted of a variety of crimes, including manslaughter and stealing documents from government offices. The head of Scientology currently faces charges of fraud and other crimes in Spain. Scientology is breaking the law, every day of the year.
- Get Involved! What You Can Do
- If you'd like to help reform Scientology and stop their abuses, you can picket, distribute fliers, talk to your friends, speak to your church, create a web site, and more!
- What's Wrong with Scientology?
- If you haven't read much about Scientology yet, you may not know why so many people are speaking out against it. Scientology locks people up, tries to suppress free speech, terrorizes its critics, and defrauds the public.
- The Human Face of Scientology
- Scientology hurts people. Many of those people are Scientologists, but Scientology hurts non-Scientologists as well.
- If You're A Scientologist
- ... you may wonder why I'm criticizing something that's important to you. I don't want to destroy Scientology, I just want Scientology to stop hurting people and breaking the law. If you're willing to confront the truth, please read some of these links, and some of the information under The Human Face of Scientology.
- Recommended Critical Sites
- There's so much information about Scientology on the Internet that some people feel overwhelmed. Here are a few good starting points, and links to some of my favorite sites.
- Recent Pickets of Scientology
- On average, there's a picket of Scientology somewhere in the world every day.
- About Me, Kristi Wachter